The average train between Bedford and Witham takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford to Witham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Bedford and Witham. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Witham at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Witham. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Witham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Bedford to Witham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Witham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your Bedford to Witham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Witham is 84.5 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Witham (Essex) via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 45m.